Turkmenistan population (live estimate)
Real-time estimate based on UN demographic growth models.
Annual growth: 1.590%.
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Key demographic indicators.
This map shows first-level administrative regions (ADM1).
Key Facts
- Capital: Aşgabat (Ashgabat)
- Official language: Turkmen
- Region: Central Asia
- Continent: Asia
Languages
A brief overview of the linguistic situation in the country.
Turkmenistan has a linguistic landscape shaped by its ancient civilizations, regional cultures, and historical influences. Major national languages coexist with minority and Indigenous languages, reflecting deep cultural diversity.
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A brief overview of the religious composition of the country.
The population of Turkmenistan shows strong regional variation driven by geography, urbanization, and migration. Large cities often concentrate diverse linguistic communities, while rural areas preserve traditional patterns.
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A brief overview of the major cities and urban structure of the country.
The cities shown here represent major urban centres with populations over 50,000, as defined by the UN Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) methodology. Smaller towns and rural settlements are not included.
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